Islam: Religion, History, and Civilization

The world's leading Islamicist offers a concise introduction to this rich and diverse tradition of 1.2 billion adherents.

In this informative and clear introduction to the world of Islam, Seyyed Hossein Nasr explores the following topics in depth:

-What Is Islam?

-The Doctrines and Beliefs of Islam

-Islamic Practices and Institutions

-The History of Islam

-Schools of Islamic Thought

-Islam in the Contemporary World

-Islam and Other Religions

-The Spiritual and Religious Significance of Islam

Author: Seyyed Hossein Nasr
Publisher: HarperOne
Published: 12/24/2002
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.40w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780060507145

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 11/15/2002 pg. 1680
Publishers Weekly 12/23/2002 pg. 64
Booklist 01/01/2003 pg. 812
Multicultural Review 06/01/2003 pg. 74

About the Author
Nasr, Seyyed Hossein: -

Seyyed Hossein Nasr is university professor of Islamic Studies at George Washington University. Author of over fifty books, Professor Nasr is a well-known and highly respected intellectual figure both in the West and in the Islamic world. Born in Tehran, raised from the age of twelve in the United States, and a graduate of MIT and Harvard University, Nasr is well qualified to explain Islam to a Western audience. He appears frequently on Meet the Press, as well as other national news shows.